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Balerno Group

We are the Balerno Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Walk Leader:            Lesley McOmish (07900 882567)

Currie Leader:          Moira Maguire (07806 764397)

Please contact Moira if you are joining usAs Moira is on holiday she will not reply to any requests until Monday 23 February. She will compile the list of walkers and organise cars at Currie.

Length:                      Approx.  6.5 miles

Area:                          Fisherrow/Musselburgh

Cost:                          PD £4.00.  ITD £1.00

Meet:              Currie Library 9.00 to leave by 9.15

                        (Moira Maguire will organise cars at Currie Library)

Bus:                44 from Currie Library:          8.33-09.45 am

                                                OR                  8.46-09.56 am

Walk Start:    10.00 Fisherrow Harbour Car Park, Musselburgh, EH21 6DH        

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Travel Directions:  From Currie take By-pass A720 to A1.  Take 2nd opening at roundabout to B6415 and drive to second roundabout, 2nd opening onto Newhailes Rd/B6415. Turn left onto Edinburgh Rd/A199.  Turn right onto New Street.  Turn left, turn left and Fisherrow Harbour Car park will be on the left.

Walk:  A leisurely walk with one slight incline.  Mainly on paths, roads and grass.  From Fisherrow we walk towards Mill Hill along Eskside West Road.  Walk along the river path to Inveresk House where we will stop for coffee.  After coffee we will cross over Lewisvale Park to Pinky and walk past the primary school and through the playing fields.  Being careful of golf balls we will cross over the golf course.  We will stop at the Lagoons for lunch.  Please note:  it is a shortish walk between coffee and lunch.  From the Lagoons we will walk along the coastal path back to Fisherrow. 

Bring National Trust cards if you have them for the garden or bring a coin for a donation.

 

 

Wednesday, 25 February 2026
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please WhatsApp or text the leader if you would like to book a place on this walk with your name and mobile telephone number, and advise if you have a medical condition relevant to your walking. Please also provide an emergency contact number.

Please let the Leader know if you are travelling independently, also if you are happy to drive walkers from Currie.

We regret that no dogs are allowed on our walks.

Quoted finishing times are rough estimates and should not be relied upon

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 18136 67782
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NU
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Currie Library, Edinburgh 210 Lanark Road West, Currie EH14 5NX · what3words ///hops.count.news

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 33460 72940
Nearest postcode:
EH21 6DL
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Start time:
9:00 am

Fisherrow Harbour car park Musselburgh East Lothian EH21 6DL

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking